Purchased as a Linux media PC and NAS. Running Debian. I have not been able to get WiFi 6E to work with 6ghz signal. On 5ghz, wifi works pretty well with good speed. However the WiFi card's temperature can quickly skyrocket to absurdly high destructive temperatures. If you max out the WiFi link such as during a local speed test, I've seen the temperature quickly climb above 105 C before I chickened out and stopped the speed test. Otherwise the system is most impressive in that it can run cool especially in its low power mode set via EUFI. There's a secondary fan on top. It's quite noisy. Runs all the time and does very little to cool the device. Monitoring temperatures, the fan does not significantly help cool the WiFi adapter. SSD doesn't seem to heat up much even without the fan. This MiniPC had been sold earlier without the top fan. Not sure why they felt the need to add one. I had earlier tried the GMKTec G3 minipc. Its SSD did get extremely hot and it doesn't have a fan, no heatsink, and the SSD is in a sealed top area without ventilation. Maybe they're overcompensating in this minipc or maybe it depends on the specific brand SSD included. As a media PC, the GPU is plenty fast to play 4k60 video stream even on low power mode. Meets my use case. It's also ideal for my use case as a NAS to have the two 2.5gbs ethernet ports. Pretty easy to set up bridging in Debian between the two ports. Can get amazing speeds to/from the NAS over 2.5gb ethernet. Overall, good system, good value when promotion or coupon is in place.

The GMKTEC AMD Ryzen 7 5700U 16GB+512GB is an impressive piece of technology that delivers on all fronts. It’s powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processor, which is renowned for its superior performance and energy efficiency. This makes it an excellent choice for both heavy-duty tasks and everyday computing needs. The 16GB RAM ensures smooth multitasking, allowing you to run multiple applications simultaneously without any lag. Whether you’re editing videos, playing games, or running complex simulations, this machine can handle it all with ease. The 512GB storage is ample for storing all your files, documents, and multimedia content. It also contributes to the overall speed and performance of the system, ensuring quick boot times and fast data retrieval. One of the standout features of this model is its robust build quality. It feels sturdy and durable, promising a long lifespan. The design is sleek and modern, making it a stylish addition to any workspace. Another major plus is the ease of setup. The process is straightforward and user-friendly, making it a breeze even for those who aren’t tech-savvy. In conclusion, the GMKTEC AMD Ryzen 7 5700U 16GB+512GB is a high-performance machine that offers great value for its price. It’s a reliable choice for both professionals and casual users who demand speed, power, and efficiency from their computing devices. Easy setup for the folks that are not computer savvy.

I am a retired computer tech and have built and repaired my own computers for years. It came time to replace my wife's computer so I went looking for parts. My search held an ad for a mini computer so I clicked on it to see if this was worth looking at. The specs were impressive enough to get me interested so I showed it to my wife. She looked at the big, heavy metal box sitting on our floor and immediately said yes. I still wasn't convinced but the price was incredible so I decided to give it a shot. Shipping was very fast and I had it Monday afternoon. I took 2 pictures that day. The first shows this computer sitting on top of the tower it is replacing & the second shows our desktop with the computer hooked up. Setup was incredibly easy and fast. I had to hook up to the wireless manually but other than that the whole process took about 5 minutes. It boots up very fast with Windows 11 Pro installed and my wife loves it. Our old computer was very noisy but there is no sound at all coming from this computer when it is running (I have to look at the light to make sure it is on). I hooked it up to a 40 inch hdtv using the included HDMI cable and found that as an added bonus you do not need to hook up external speakers, it uses the tv speakers. I love this! After playing with this for a week I have to say that I am more than impressed with it and I'm now looking at the 32 gig ram version of this computer for my gaming because I can't build one this inexpensively. Great job GMKtec.

I bought this as a small secondary machine that I was hoping I might be able to run one particular game that has issues on my main system. I love tiny machines and normally buy refurbished Lenovo Tiny systems but I already know their graphics would not be remotely up to the task. So, I took a shot and purchased this one after reading loads of the reviews. For reference the game I wanted to run is 7 Days to Die. Well, the setup took no time at all. Windows 11 was activated, I ran updates and finally downloaded the game. The networking was great (ethernet) and the game downloaded in record time (speedtest is showing 980 on my gig connection). Now to see if it works. Is it up to my main gaming system? No but the other system has an RTX 2060 so the graphics comparison isn't truly fair. Running with everything set to high it runs a dismal 12 fps. I turned down a number of the high impact settings and got ti up to 26 fps which is surprising playable. So, is it a great gaming system? Probably not, but does it do what I needed it for? Absolutely. I would say if you are looking for low end gaming it might work well for you. If you are looking for a relatively inexpensive, but very nice general use system this is great. I have no idea what the life span will be for it as I've only had it about 1 month but so far I am pretty happy with the purchase. Now if you will excuse me I am off to kill some zombies.